Ask HN: Review my startup, intro.getletsapp.com

[danielfrese]

Hey guys, I have a new startup idea:

http://intro.getletsapp.com/

In short, it works like that: You get introduced to relevant new business contacts based on your profile, interests and location through our matching algorithm. The algorithm is based on what you are (startup founder, marketing expert, investor, etc) and what kind of persons you want to connect with in your area (like investors, iPhone developers, hot girls ;-) etc.)

What do you think? Is this a viable product?

[tstegart]

What's your plan for revenue? I know there are people who make money by putting people in contact with others, but they're generally very important people who don't sign up for these things.

[danielfrese]

We could give you a number of introductions/matches for free and if you want more, like 20 introductions to iPhone developers you would have to pay for it.

[tstegart]

How are you vetting people, to make sure I'm not introduced to a loser who will send me spam?

[danielfrese]

1.) We only introduce you to Investors if you told us that you want to be introduced to investors. That's the first layer.

2.) We will prefer people who have mutual friends, many friends and live nearby.

3.) We are thinking about a curation/application feature where people get a score or are voted about to become introduced.

4.) We can't protect you from spam 100%

[tstegart]

That's a good reply. Number 3 might work really well.

[tstegart]

Clickable: http://intro.getletsapp.com/